Excel STDEV.S Function


STDEV.S Function

The STDEV.S function is a premade function in Excel, which calculates the Standard Deviation (Std) for a sample.

It is typed =STDEV.S

Note: This function ignores cells with text and logic.

Note: Standard deviation (σ) measures how far a 'typical' observation is from the average of the data (μ). You can read more about standard deviation in our .

Tip: There is another function called that can be used if you have the data for the entire population.

How to use the =STDEV.S function:

  1. Select a cell (H5)
  2. Type =STDEV.S
  3. Double click the STDEV.S command
  4. Select a range (E2:E21)
  5. Hit enter

Let's have a look at an example!

Find the Standard Deviation for the sample of Pokemon total stats in the range E2:E21:


That's the way! The STDEV.S function has successfully returned the Standard Deviation 113,2319 for the sample of Pokemons Total stats.



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